Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 説教坊主(せっきょうぼうず) in Japanese

説教坊主
Kana Reading
せっきょうぼうず
Romaji
sekkyōbōzu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tub-thumping preacher; preacher (priest) who is good at delivering a sermon; pulpiteer (usually with contemptuous implication)


Related Kanji

JLPT 2

7 strokes

boy, priest's residence, priest

On'Yomi: ボウ, ボッ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

14 strokes

rumor, opinion, theory

On'Yomi: セツ, ゼイ

Kun'Yomi: と.く

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JLPT 4

11 strokes

teach, faith, doctrine

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おし.える, おそ.わる

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JLPT 4

5 strokes

lord, chief, master, main thing, principal

On'Yomi: シュ, ス, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: ぬし, おも, あるじ

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